Did you know that elderflowers are both edible and medicinal? Head to Gardener’s Path for tips on ways to prepare and use these delightful aromatic blooms.| Gardener's Path
Scientists have documented a Sumatran orangutan applying the sap of a pain-relieving plant to an open wound, suggesting a shared ancestral origin of human wound care practices.| Asian Scientist Magazine
In an effort to expand the knowledge of wild plants for edible and medicinal uses, I will be recording when I find useful plant parts in season here in NE Ohio. I will be updating harvest times with better accuracy as I’m able to gather my data. My primary goal here is to record seasonal availability, … The post Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Harvest Calendar for Ohio first appeared on Element Bushcraft & Survival.| Element Bushcraft & Survival
Growing medicinal herbs and teas, right at home. This article explores some of the easiest and most useful medicinal plants| Free Permaculture
Native to tropical regions throughout the world, smilax (Smilax), is a large genus of trailing vine plants. Many species produce edible berries, shoots, and roots which are used in traditional medicines. But one of their most well-known uses is within herbal soft drinks known as Sarsaparilla, Sarsi, and Baba Roots.| Herbs of Life and Death
Named for the hook-shaped spines on its seed pod, devil’s claw plants may sound insidious, but they may harbor soothing medical potential. The genus (Harpagophytum) contains two species, Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum zeyheri, both of which have the common name ‘devil’s claw’.| Herbs of Life and Death